If

Quick meaning: If is a conjunction meaning Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.

Meaning

Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition that may be (or prove to be) either true or false.

More Meanings

1. Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive to indicate a counterfactual or hypothetical condition.
2. Considering the fact that; given that; introducing a condition that is known to be true.
3. When; whenever; every time that.
4. Although; used to introduce a concession; may..but.
5. (sometimes proscribed) Whether; used to introduce a noun clause, an indirect question, that functions as the direct object of certain verbs.
6. Introducing a relevance conditional; in case.
7. (somewhat rare) While; used to introduce a contrast.

Example Sentences

I'll, if I have time, do it next week.

If she hadn't told me, I wouldn't know.

I'll come only if you will do the driving.

If you prefer, I can come tomorrow instead.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include then, config, provided, assuming, supposing, given.

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